Hamza Choudhury

[Lambert09]

1 hour ago, Sunbury Fox said:

Agree he played well overall at Charlton but I still found that he was too casual in closing down opposing players, often allowing them time to shoot or cross under no pressure. This very approach led directly to the 2nd Huddersfield goal in the Cup match. 

This might actually be down to him trying to improve his game. He’s been criticized for being rash in a tackle and diving into things. if he wants to be a right back he needs to be more disciplined in and around the box.  
 

Youre danned if you do and damned if you don’t in football. Hard to judge if you need to prepare for a cut and shot or for them to try and take it round you, can’t get it all right. 

[5waller5]

4 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

This might actually be down to him trying to improve his game. He’s been criticized for being rash in a tackle and diving into things. if he wants to be a right back he needs to be more disciplined in and around the box.  
 

Youre danned if you do and damned if you don’t in football. Hard to judge if you need to prepare for a cut and shot or for them to try and take it round you, can’t get it all right. 

He didn’t commit a single foul all game.

 

Cost me a 20-1 bet builder!! 

[Lambert09]

26 minutes ago, 5waller5 said:

He didn’t commit a single foul all game.

 

Cost me a 20-1 bet builder!! 

It would be a shame if he completely takes the dirty out of his game. We all love some of his crunching tackles 

[Bezzanator89]

20 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

It would be a shame if he completely takes the dirty out of his game. We all love some of his crunching tackles 

It would. I'll miss shouting "Break a leg, Hamza!" when he comes on as a sub. How I truly meant that phrase, I'll leave open for discussion. 👀 

[Jimmy]

42 minutes ago, Lambert09 said:

It would be a shame if he completely takes the dirty out of his game. We all love some of his crunching tackles 

he was still flying into tackles he just happened to win the ball or at least not concede a foul

[5waller5]

12 minutes ago, Jimmy said:

he was still flying into tackles he just happened to win the ball or at least not concede a foul

Not against Charlton, I was watching him closely with the vested interest… he stood up and jockied his man almost everytime. He was remarkably disciplined 

[Jimmy]

8 minutes ago, 5waller5 said:

Not against Charlton, I was watching him closely with the vested interest… he stood up and jockied his man almost everytime. He was remarkably disciplined 

there were a couple on the edge of their box where you saw the old snap, perhaps he's just learned not to do it in our half now

[ithuriel]

He has to impress a new manager now just like everyone else so we will see how things go, think he has  some ability but seems to drop off when he has a run of games, never been able to seal a first team place nor permanent move away, seems happy just being a squad player which is fine, thats my take anyway.

[funkyrobot]

12 hours ago, 5waller5 said:

Not against Charlton, I was watching him closely with the vested interest… he stood up and jockied his man almost everytime. He was remarkably disciplined 

I thought Hamza was our best outfield player. You could see him reacting and aware of the fans when he was down our end and leading the team. Unlike against Huddersfield he pressed his winger and closed the space much quicker. 

[Foxy-Lady]

On 26/08/2025 at 20:50, 5waller5 said:

Not against Charlton, I was watching him closely with the vested interest… he stood up and jockied his man almost everytime. He was remarkably disciplined 

dont worry....it wont last !  

[Will1981]

very good again tonight.

[Tommy Fresh]

Looked good again, also let's be honest he's one of the few players we have who's willing to stick one on the man he's up against

[Suzie the Fox]

Some solid defending going on tonight by Hamza, was a bit of a dick with his silly tackle and subsequent yellow card. but apart from that is good captain material. 

Edited 29 August 2025 by Suzie the Fox

[frany104]

Was good tonight, i do like his aggression in the team. We seriously lack some steel at times and he gives us that. A bit of work on the ball and he will be solid. 

[Simonb]

Did really well. If Winks wants away id be happy with riccy in the Skipp role and Hamza at rb 

[Claudio Fannieri]

Was excellent again tonight is really maturing this season and is doing a great job as captain 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[hejammy]

Was excellent today, he always gives his all for this club, yes he's made mistakes but some of the abuse he gets on here is uncalled for. 

[Guest]

Good again, credit where it's due. One silly tackle but otherwise very few complaints about him thus far

[Filbert Fireworks]

On 26/08/2025 at 19:54, Lambert09 said:

It would be a shame if he completely takes the dirty out of his game. We all love some of his crunching tackles 

Still watch the Salah one on slow-mo sometimes. 

[jayfox26]

Hopefully we're finally getting the Hamza we thought we'd get when he first broke into the team. Had some ups and downs and has always seemed a limited player but can't fault him so far this season. His fight and commitment are top class and he's always willing to get stuck into the opposition and we need that in the championship. Selling Justin for £10m and having Hamza as our starting rb seems like a great decision so far. 

[Aleksz]

Did a job on Gray. Knew his game inside out. Telling Abdul that he only wanted to come inside every time he got the ball. Captains performance again 

[Lesta Legend]

While people regularly give him stick be that for his talent limitations or his off the field antics, maybe lots justified. Hamza stands heads and shoulders above those more talented players like winks for his attitude and commitment to the team. 

[ousefox]

Did very well today. Enjoyed him pushing Gray in the back...

[Product of 84]

He reminds me of Simpson in the RB role. He plays the position more traditionally and therefore is rarely seen out of position. He has the talent to play the ball forward as well. 

 

Justin was always caught out of position, and I thought it was telling that when Ricky came on so did Faas to help cover the space he leaves when he goes forward. The system changed when he was introduced.

 

I think Hamza and Thomas really suit the system we've played in the last two games where the fullbacks sit deeper to allow the wingers the licence to thrill. The midfield two are then expected to cover the space between and a CB can also step forward out of the line to break up play. 

[Ted Maul]

He's going to be a very, very important player for us this season. 

 

I think people still tend to judge him (particularly at RB) by our standards a few years ago- he probably wasn't quite good enough against the best teams in the country but he's bloody good at this level. Seems to have developed into a real leader too, which can only be a good thing for the youngsters.